Xmal Deutschland - Gift :The 4Ad Years - Import 2 CD

Credits:

Xmal Deutschland

The impact that has not faded away after 40 years has been revived in the present age... The hard-to-find sound sources released from the prestigious "4AD" label are now being compiled and released in a super luxury edition! It is not easy to recount the impact that Hamburg, Germany-based X-Mal Deutschland had on the UK in the early 1980s, 40 years later. The frenetic first album, "Fetisch," with its unique style, and the second album, "Tocsin," released the following year, were developed on a grand scale, and this album, "Gift," including the songs from the related EP, is a powerful and refined compilation of their work. The album "Gift" is a powerful and refined compilation of songs from their second album "Tocsin" and other related EPs, and it vividly captures the moment when the girls were given a chance in an unknown land, and they fearlessly pushed forward to create their one and only identity. After signing with the prestigious 4AD, the band released their debut album "Fetisch" in 1983, co-produced by Ivo Watts-Russell, a member of Dis Mortal Coil and founder of 4AD, based on the X-Mal demo tapes, which he described as "incredibly raw. The album was co-produced by Ivo Watts-Russell, a member of Dis Mortal Coil and founder of 4AD, based on the X-Mal demo tape, which he described as "incredibly raw. Their second album, 1984's "Tocsin," was a success, earning them a number of critical acclaim, including work with Van Morrison, Frank Zappa, and others. Produced by Mick Glossop, known for his work with Van Morrison, Frank Zappa, and many others, Tocsin found new ground with a mystical expressive technique that perfectly blended artistry and aggression. Without sacrificing depth, the second album is more accessible than its predecessor, and the whole thing is as dynamic and overwhelming as a Pegasus soaring through the sky. Fans will forever debate whether "Fetisch" or "Tocsin" is the greatest work of all time. This album, which evokes a sense of the past as if we have left reality and are transported back to that time, has a substantial content that will attract new listeners and satisfy fans of yesteryear. And as "Gift" means "poison" in German, suggesting that their music is not only sweet, the magic of X-Mal Deutschland, which has not faded even after 40 years, is brought back to the present day. The 2-CD set comes with a booklet and includes three tracks from the first album "Fetisch" and the EP "Qual" on the first disc, and two tracks from the second album "Tocsin" and the single "Incubus Succubus II" on the second disc. The limited edition LP includes "Fetisch," "Tocsin," "Qual" and "Incubus Succubus II" on 3-CD transparent red vinyl each, plus a gorgeous 24-page booklet.

Tracklisting:

1. Qual2. Geheimnis3. Young Man4. In Der Nacht5. Orient6. Hand In Hand7. Kaempfen8. Danthem9. Boomerang10. Stummes Kind11. Qual - 12" Remix12. Zeit13. Sehnsucht1. Mondlicht2. Eiland3. Reigen4. Tag fur Tag5. Augen-blick6. Begrab Mein Herz7. Nachtschatten8. Xmas in Australia9. Derwisch10. Incubus Succubus II11. Vito
1. Qual
2. Geheimnis
3. Young Man
4. In Der Nacht
5. Orient
6. Hand In Hand
7. Kaempfen
8. Danthem
9. Boomerang
10. Stummes Kind
11. Qual - 12" Remix
12. Zeit
13. Sehnsucht
1. Mondlicht
2. Eiland
3. Reigen
4. Tag fur Tag
5. Augen-blick
6. Begrab Mein Herz
7. Nachtschatten
8. Xmas in Australia
9. Derwisch
10. Incubus Succubus II
11. Vito